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So this week, I have been visited by two Colleagues from the College Of Policing. We spent several hours with myself, firstly giving a presentation on the LEAD, (Local Environmental Awareness on Dogs), Initiative. Then I was asked numerous questions about LEAD, why, when, who, what, how......which were all answered. All with the purpose of submitting LEAD forward on to the CoP Website as 'Smarter Practice.' One of the Officers even declared that when they returned to their force, Dyfed-Powys. That they will be pushing for LEAD to be implemented across their area. #LEAD

The Pigford Project, a research initiative between the Institute for Economic and Racial Equity (IERE) at Heller and the Federation of Southern Cooperatives, seeks to better understand the legacy and impact of two landmark civil rights class action lawsuits and apply those lessons to better support the lives and livelihoods of Black farmers today. “Tending Repair,” the project’s latest report, details Pigford legatees' experiences and hopes for a just future in agriculture. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3JBolIU

Awesome foundation to follow-up on on George Cuff's recent Governance Review - bravo RDC for doing this and sharing your model

Turtle Creek | This is a story about the long-term, piece-by-piece restoration of Turtle Creek in north-central Pennsylvania. It’s also a story about the power of partnerships, innovation, the environmental stewardship of landowners, and the resiliency of natural systems. It’s a success story suggesting broader opportunities for Pennsylvania’s waters, and for the Chesapeake Bay. https://lnkd.in/ety4KVFi

In 1970, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) became the first national environmental advocacy group to focus on legal action. Their commitment to safeguarding our planet's precious resources and creating a sustainable future for all has remained steadfast throughout the decades. Learn more about the NRDC mission: https://lnkd.in/eVhn7iSG

#ThrowbackThursday to Dickenson v. Nev. Dep't of Wildlife The State of Nevada accused Dickenson of breaking a contractual agreement and requested a court order against him. The district court sided with the State, but Dickenson appealed, claiming the State's interpretation of the contract was wrong. The Nevada Supreme Court agreed with Dickenson and reversed the decision. The Nevada Supreme Court held that: (1) if a contract is ambiguous and cannot be interpreted without additional evidence, only then can the court consider anything outside the contract, but (2) if the contract is clear, the court must rely on the plain meaning of the words. Finally, (3) every part of the contract is assumed to be important to the parties' intent, and therefore must be considered when interpreting the contract -- one section can modify the meaning of another section. In other words, every contract should be carefully drafted and reviewed, and both sides should make sure that the contract says what they think it says. #ThrowbackThursday #Contract #Clarity #ContractLaw

In the Southeast Side of Chicago, strong community efforts have played a crucial role in securing new environmental rules for polluters in Illinois. Just four years ago, activists led protests against industrial metal scrapper General Iron, ultimately resulting in the denial of its permit to operate. Now, Illinois has agreed to new rules for big polluters working in marginalized communities across the state—a huge step toward its goal of ending sacrifice zones. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8C2FmC4

Restorative Commons: Creating Health and Well-Being Through Urban Landscapes https://lnkd.in/gYGkSJKB

Water is Life: a roadmap for water justice in Victoria

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